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Commodity Management Manager (Individual Contributor)

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Req ID: 127554

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Johor, Senai

Celestica enables the world’s best brands through a customer-centric approach, partnering with leading companies to deliver solutions for complex challenges. We are a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform, and supply chain solutions, bringing global expertise from product development to after-market services.

We are seeking a Commodity Management Advisor based in Johor Senai, Malaysia .

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes three to five-year plans and objectives.
• Creates strategies for high-value commodities, focusing on quality, cost, and timely delivery.
• Leads projects or programs on a regional or national level, providing guidance to teams to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Sets tactical plans to achieve goals within policies, standards, and timelines, ensuring quality of work.
• Drives continuous improvement, resolves problems, standardizes processes, and manages conflicts effectively.
• Builds and maintains positive cross-functional relationships, negotiating with suppliers and customers.
• Leads global bidding initiatives and supports product pricing strategies.
• Negotiates pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers, monitoring performance and supply continuity.
• Conducts market analysis and manages complex commodities in a dynamic environment.
• Ensures timely execution of commodity plans, including supplier evaluation and relationship management.
• Acts as the main interface with suppliers for contracts, performance reviews, and business development.
• Tracks and reports performance metrics regularly.
• Manages critical shortages, develops strategies for constrained commodities, and represents the site in related systems changes.
• Assists in training and mentoring new employees.

Requirements

• 5-7 years experience in the Semiconductor Industry.
• Deep understanding of AP culture.
• Experience in contract negotiation, inventory programs, LT reductions, and supplier development.
• Problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Mechanical Engineering background preferred.
• Knowledge of global supply chain trends and strategic commodities.
• Strong engineering and financial analysis skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and implement continuous improvements.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and handle dynamic challenges.
• Positive attitude.
• Remote work possible; extended sitting and visual concentration required.
• Frequent overnight travel.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive environment and accommodate candidates' needs during the hiring process.

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica operates in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, delivering innovative solutions across various industries.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Req ID: 127554
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Johor, Senai
Celestica enables the world's best brands. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in numerous markets to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services.
We are currently seeking a **Commodity Management Advisor** based in **Johor Senai, Malaysia.**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Executes three to five-year plans & objectives.
+ Maintains responsibility for development and execution of strategies for strategic and/or high-dollar commodity or group of commodities; focusing on quality, price/value determination, and timely delivery.
+ Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-functional, national or regional basis; may lead a work group or project team, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty, to ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives are met.
+ Sets tactical plans to achieve assigned goals within established professional standards, established policies/objectives, and within given timelines.; accountable for quality of work delivered.
+ Effectively drives continuous improvements across all functions, leads problem resolution of diverse scope based on analysis of facts and data, developing short and long-term plans and solutions, updating/setting up policies to standardize processes; resolves conflicts in an effective manner.
+ Builds cross-functional and maintains positive relationships, where negotiation, persuasion and considerable tact are required to gain support from key suppliers and customers to ensure success of the corporation.
+ Establishes and drives strategic global bidding initiatives while ensuring all site interests are understood and accounted for; supports worldwide product pricing strategy and process.
+ Responsible for global negotiations of pricing, terms & conditions, and monitoring of supplier performance; maintaining a continuity of supply.
+ Conducts strategic analysis on pricing, the market, suppliers, customers, competitors, contracts and long-term agreements, manages complex and diverse commodities in a dynamic environment of rapid changes.
+ Ensures timely execution of commodity plans, supplier analysis, development and selection, quotation/contracting and supplier relationship management within established processes and policies.
+ Acts as primary interface with Celestica's suppliers for all relationship management, contract negotiation issues, establishing business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business development and supplier awards programs.
+ Track and report on keep performance metrics on a regular basis
+ May act as site liaison to manage critical shortage, develop strategies on constrained commodities and represent site, manage related systems changes that have broad effect on execution of purchasing responsibilities.
+ Assists in developing training plan for new employees, mentoring new employees.
**Requirements:**
+ At least 5 - 7 years in the Semiconductor Industry
+ Deep understanding of AP culture
+ Experiences in negotiating contract, stocking programs, LT reductions activities, supplier development will be useful
+ Problem resolution, conflict management
+ Mechanical Engineering background preferred
+ Knowledge of global supply chain emerging trends and influences of global environment on a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology, supply/demand trends will be useful
+ Strong knowledge of Engineering concepts and financial analysis
+ Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
+ High level of integrity
+ Challenges status quo, adopts rational, fact-based problem resolution methodology and implements continuous improvements
+ Ability to communicate and build strong supplier & cross-functional relationships
+ Ability to work independently with strong sense of responsibility and urgency
+ Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively
+ Strong knowledge of basic computer applications, particularly in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint
+ Strong desire to learn; eager to take on dynamic challenges
+ Positive attitude
+ Duties of this position may be performed in a remote environment
+ Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
+ Frequent overnight travel is required
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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Commodity Management Manager (Individual Contributor) 1

Date: Aug 4, 2025

Location: Penang, 01, SG

Req ID: 127555
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Asia
Country: Singapore
State/Province: Woodlands

Celestica enables the world’s best brands. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in numerous markets to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services.

Responsibilities:

• Executes three to five-year plans & objectives.
• Maintains responsibility for development and execution of strategies for strategic and/or high-dollar commodityor group of commodities; focusing onquality, price/value determination, and timely delivery.
• Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-functional, national or regional basis; may lead a work group or project team, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty,to ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives are met.
• Sets tactical plans to achieve assigned goals within established professional standards, established policies/objectives, and within given timelines.; accountable for quality of work delivered.
• Effectively drives continuous improvements across all functions, leads problem resolutionof diverse scope based on analysis of facts and data, developing short and long-term plans and solutions, updating/setting up policies to standardizeprocesses;resolves conflicts in an effective manner.
• Builds cross-functional and maintains positive relationships, where negotiation, persuasion and considerable tact are required to gain support from key suppliers and customers to ensure success of the corporation.
• Establishes and drives strategic global bidding initiatives while ensuring all site interests are understood and accounted for; supports worldwide product pricing strategy and process.
• Responsible for global negotiations of pricing, terms & conditions, and monitoring of supplier performance;maintaining a continuity of supply.
• Conducts strategic analysis on pricing, the market, suppliers, customers, competitors, contracts and long-term agreements, manages complex and diverse commodities in a dynamic environment of rapid changes.
• Ensures timely execution of commodity plans, supplier analysis, developmentand selection, quotation/contracting and supplier relationship management within established processes and policies.
• Acts as primary interface with Celestica’s suppliers for all relationship management, contract negotiation issues, establishing business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business development and supplier awards programs.
• Track and report on keep performance metrics on a regular basis
• May act as site liaison to manage critical shortage, develop strategies on constrained commodities and represent site, manage related systems changes that have broad effect on execution of purchasing responsibilities.
• Assists in developing training plan for new employees, mentoring new employees.

Requirements:

• At least 5- 7years in the Semiconductor Industry
• Deep understanding of AP culture
• Experiencesinnegotiating contract, stocking programs, LT reductions activities, supplier developmentwill be useful
• Problem resolution, conflict management
• Mechanical Engineering background preferred
• Knowledge of global supply chain emerging trends and influences of global environment on a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology, supply/demandtrendswill be useful
• Strong knowledge of Engineering concepts and financial analysis
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
• High level of integrity
• Challenges status quo, adopts rational, fact-based problem resolutionmethodology and implements continuous improvements
• Ability to communicate and build strong supplier & cross-functional relationships
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of responsibility and urgency
• Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively
• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications, particularly in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong desire to learn; eager to take ondynamic challenges
• Duties of this position may be performed in a remote environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Frequent overnight travel is required
  
  

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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Req ID: 127555

Remote Position: Hybrid

Region: Asia

Country: Singapore

State/Province: Woodlands

Celestica enables the world’s best brands. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in numerous markets to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. A leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services.

Responsibilities

• Executes three to five-year plans & objectives.
• Maintains responsibility for development and execution of strategies for strategic and/or high-dollar commodity or group of commodities; focusing on quality, price/value determination, and timely delivery.
• Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-functional, national or regional basis; may lead a work group or project team, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty, to ensure quality, delivery and cost objectives are met.
• Sets tactical plans to achieve assigned goals within established professional standards, established policies/objectives, and within given timelines.; accountable for quality of work delivered.
• Effectively drives continuous improvements across all functions, leads problem resolution of diverse scope based on analysis of facts and data, developing short and long-term plans and solutions, updating/setting up policies to standardize processes; resolves conflicts in an effective manner.
• Builds cross-functional and maintains positive relationships, where negotiation, persuasion and considerable tact are required to gain support from key suppliers and customers to ensure success of the corporation.
• Establishes and drives strategic global bidding initiatives while ensuring all site interests are understood and accounted for; supports worldwide product pricing strategy and process.
• Responsible for global negotiations of pricing, terms & conditions, and monitoring of supplier performance; maintaining a continuity of supply.
• Conducts strategic analysis on pricing, the market, suppliers, customers, competitors, contracts and long-term agreements, manages complex and diverse commodities in a dynamic environment of rapid changes.
• Ensures timely execution of commodity plans, supplier analysis, development and selection, quotation/contracting and supplier relationship management within established processes and policies.
• Acts as primary interface with Celestica’s suppliers for all relationship management, contract negotiation issues, establishing business framework for transactions, performance reviews, business development and supplier awards programs.
• Track and report on keep performance metrics on a regular basis
• May act as site liaison to manage critical shortage, develop strategies on constrained commodities and represent site, manage related systems changes that have broad effect on execution of purchasing responsibilities.
• Assists in developing training plan for new employees, mentoring new employees.
  
  

Requirements

• At least 5 - 7 years in the Semiconductor Industry
• Deep understanding of AP culture
• Experiences in negotiating contract, stocking programs, LT reductions activities, supplier development will be useful
• Problem resolution, conflict management
• Mechanical Engineering background preferred
• Knowledge of global supply chain emerging trends and influences of global environment on a broad range of strategic commodities including industry pricing, technology, supply/demand trends will be useful
• Strong knowledge of Engineering concepts and financial analysis
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing
• High level of integrity
• Challenges status quo, adopts rational, fact-based problem resolution methodology and implements continuous improvements
• Ability to communicate and build strong supplier & cross-functional relationships
• Ability to work independently with strong sense of responsibility and urgency
• Ability to lead complex negotiations effectively
• Strong knowledge of basic computer applications, particularly in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong desire to learn; eager to take on dynamic challenges
• Positive attitude
• Duties of this position may be performed in a remote environment
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Frequent overnight travel is required
  
  

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

Company Overview

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Manufacturing

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Strategic Supply Chain Manager (Individual Contributor / Capital Equipment Business Unit)

Date: Apr 30, 2025

Location: Senai, 01, MY

Drive the development of the site Planning and Inventory strategies, monitor the team performance and metrics. Incorporate the Planning and Inventory vision into all elements of the plan. Recognize subject matter experts on Planning and Inventory process, tools and applications. Manage a team of direct and indirect resources to effectively support the execution of the strategy deployment plans. Contributes to multi-functional, regional or global assignments

Detailed Description

• Drives team to manage material shortages to ensure Clear to Builds in collaboration with the Purchasing and SLM Team.
• Supports the team being the liaison between customer project management and internal departments on the introduction of new product requirements.
• Ensures the team performs a timely and accurate demand management process (If the demand is managed by the Planning Team at your Site).
• Ensures proper Excess, Surplus and Obsolete inventory.
• Ensures team identifies the impact of excess and obsolescence and drives necessary actions to mitigate it.
• Ensures bills of material are accurate and collaborate with other teams on any engineering changes.
• Collaborates with different stakeholders to achieve Inventory Entitlement targets and drive results.
• Drives actions to meet the Inventory goals (Inventory cash adjusted and Turns), including performing accurate Inventory Projection.
• Leads the team to maintain continuous Material Supply to achieve the targeted inventory levels and turns.
• Ensures the team Performs material and capacity analysis before loading MPS. Monitor MPS accuracy, attainment and level load metrics and drive necessary actions to improve them.
• Validates that the team Performs Financial Impact Analysis (FIA) to mitigate inventory risk before loading MPS.
• Works with other departments to review and dispose of non-conforming materials.
• Ensures production schedules to meet the customer requirements to achieve high levels of on time delivery.
• Ensures proper POR including OAR management and timely execution.
• Drives necessary actions to meet revenue goals.
• Manages RMA orders. Works with other departments to meet repair commitments.
• Monitors planning parameters ROP & SS to ensure optimized inventory levels.
• Ensures proper execution of the SIOP Process (including accurate data, timely submission, and execution of Rhythm meetings with the key stakeholders) until approval completion on a monthly basis.
• Maintains responsibility for SCM Team training completion, performance management, development, recognition, coaching and compensation of employees.
• Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work. Act as a liaison with customers to ensure forecast commitments are met.
• Collaborates with other departments to improve supplyflex programs.
• Submits Investment Inventories for material that is not required for normal manufacturing operations or to support standard level of customer service.
• Follow global procedures and policies and drive practices aligned to them.
• Collaborates with Global and Segment teams to drive Inventory Management Operating System.
• Manages KRIs, Planning Metrics and drives necessary actions.
• Drives continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
• Responsible for annual physical inventory, site surplus/excess sale process and disposition of scrap material.
• Develops and executes site inventory management processes including forecasting, analysis, reporting, action plans.
• Oversees design, development, integration and maintenance of SCM systems, tools, processes and training at the site.
• Drives continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
• Responsible for annual physical inventory, site surplus/excess sale process and disposition of scrap material.
• Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
• Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, assess, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
• ERP System Logic Understanding
• Rapid Response Kinaxis System Knowledge
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Knowledge
• Basic Statistical Analysis Knowledge applied to Supply Chain
• Ability to maintain external contacts with consultants, association and other companies for benchmarking and networking
• Regular travel will be required (% may vary depending on the account)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of global and local transportation services
• Working knowledge (if pertains) to Free Trade Agreements, HS Tariff, Duty/VAT, ITAR regulations, Sanctions and Embargoes

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 7+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years hands on experience in Project Management, Product Life Cycle, Change Management and NPI is a must.
• A solid understanding of electronics manufacturing and planning is required.
• Understand the industry in which the customer resides.
• Understand the requirements for flexibility, cost and quality that will be needed by the customer.
• Define and monitor key performance metrics.
• Establish and grow internal and external relationships throughout multiple business levels of the account (Buyers, Planners, Managers, Directors and others).

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Logistics Management, or related discipline, or an equivalent proven track record in an EMS or similar environment
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

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Req ID: 126336
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Johor
City: Senai
**Summary**
Drive the development of the site Planning and Inventory strategies, monitor the team performance and metrics. Incorporate the Planning and Inventory vision into all elements of the plan. Recognize subject matter experts on Planning and Inventory process, tools and applications. Manage a team of direct and indirect resources to effectively support the execution of the strategy deployment plans. Contributes to multi-functional, regional or global assignments
**Detailed Description**
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
+ Drives team to manage material shortages to ensure Clear to Builds in collaboration with the Purchasing and SLM Team.
+ Supports the team being the liaison between customer project management and internal departments on the introduction of new product requirements.
+ Ensures the team performs a timely and accurate demand management process (If the demand is managed by the Planning Team at your Site).
+ Ensures proper Excess, Surplus and Obsolete inventory.
+ Ensures team identifies the impact of excess and obsolescence and drives necessary actions to mitigate it.
+ Ensures bills of material are accurate and collaborate with other teams on any engineering changes.
+ Collaborates with different stakeholders to achieve Inventory Entitlement targets and drive results.
+ Drives actions to meet the Inventory goals (Inventory cash adjusted and Turns), including performing accurate Inventory Projection.
+ Leads the team to maintain continuous Material Supply to achieve the targeted inventory levels and turns.
+ Ensures the team Performs material and capacity analysis before loading MPS. Monitor MPS accuracy, attainment and level load metrics and drive necessary actions to improve them.
+ Validates that the team Performs Financial Impact Analysis (FIA) to mitigate inventory risk before loading MPS.
+ Works with other departments to review and dispose of non-conforming materials.
+ Ensures production schedules to meet the customer requirements to achieve high levels of on time delivery.
+ Ensures proper POR including OAR management and timely execution.
+ Drives necessary actions to meet revenue goals.
+ Manages RMA orders. Works with other departments to meet repair commitments.
+ Monitors planning parameters ROP & SS to ensure optimized inventory levels.
+ Ensures proper execution of the SIOP Process (including accurate data, timely submission, and execution of Rhythm meetings with the key stakeholders) until approval completion on a monthly basis.
+ Maintains responsibility for SCM Team training completion, performance management, development, recognition, coaching and compensation of employees.
+ Reassigns personnel as necessary to optimize work. Act as a liaison with customers to ensure forecast commitments are met.
+ Collaborates with other departments to improve supplyflex programs.
+ Submits Investment Inventories for material that is not required for normal manufacturing operations or to support standard level of customer service.
+ Follow global procedures and policies and drive practices aligned to them.
+ Collaborates with Global and Segment teams to drive Inventory Management Operating System.
+ Manages KRIs, Planning Metrics and drives necessary actions.
+ Drives continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
+ Responsible for annual physical inventory, site surplus/excess sale process and disposition of scrap material.
+ Develops and executes site inventory management processes including forecasting, analysis, reporting, action plans.
+ Oversees design, development, integration and maintenance of SCM systems, tools, processes and training at the site.
+ Manages Celestica HUB process.
+ Drives continuous improvements of SCM function through interactions with other departments.
+ Responsible for annual physical inventory, site surplus/excess sale process and disposition of scrap material.
**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**
+ Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
+ In-depth knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management, distribution methods, and global transportation services and inventory management.
+ Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications
+ Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.
+ Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight deadlines.
+ Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
+ Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. Strong presentation skills.
+ Ability to effectively lead, manage, assess, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.
+ ERP System Logic Understanding
+ Rapid Response Kinaxis System Knowledge
+ Advanced Microsoft Excel Knowledge
+ Basic Statistical Analysis Knowledge applied to Supply Chain
+ Ability to maintain external contacts with consultants, association and other companies for benchmarking and networking
+ Regular travel will be required (% may vary depending on the account)
+ In-depth knowledge and understanding of global and local transportation services
+ Working knowledge (if pertains) to Free Trade Agreements, HS Tariff, Duty/VAT, ITAR regulations, Sanctions and Embargoes
**Physical Demands**
+ Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
+ Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space.
+ Occasional overnight travel may be required.
**Typical Experience**
+ 7+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ 5+ years hands on experience in Project Management, Product Life Cycle, Change Management and NPI is a must.
+ A solid understanding of electronics manufacturing and planning is required.
+ Understand the industry in which the customer resides.
+ Understand the requirements for flexibility, cost and quality that will be needed by the customer.
+ Define and monitor key performance metrics.
+ Establish and grow internal and external relationships throughout multiple business levels of the account (Buyers, Planners, Managers, Directors and others).
**Typical Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Logistics Management, or related discipline, or an equivalent proven track record in an EMS or similar environment
+ Educational requirements may vary by geography.
**Notes**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
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The role

• Role Summary

As a Business Development Director (Individual Contributor) – SAP , you will lead the identification, qualification, and closure of SAP-related sales opportunities in collaboration with country-based Account Managers. Your mission will be to develop a pipeline of SAP transformation initiatives—cloud migration, S/4HANA modernization, managed services, and licensing optimization—that align with SoftwareOne’s value proposition.

• Key Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership: Take ownership of SAP-related sales opportunities from initial qualification through to closure across Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore .

• Collaborative Engagement: Partner closely with Account Managers in each country to jointly identify and pursue opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts.

• Solution Selling: Understand customer business needs and position SoftwareOne’s SAP solutions (licensing, cloud migration, RISE with SAP, managed services) effectively.

• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a healthy and qualified pipeline of SAP opportunities across the region, with accurate forecasting and reporting.

• Customer Engagement: Conduct customer-facing meetings, presentations, and workshops to position SAP value propositions.

• Partner Coordination: Engage with SAP and hyperscaler partners (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS) to co-develop and close joint sales initiatives.

• Market Intelligence: Stay updated with industry trends, competitive landscape, and SAP roadmap to drive customer conversations with thought leadership.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all sales activities comply with internal sales processes and external regulatory requirements.

What we need to see from you

Requirements

• Existing Full-Time Work Rights in Malaysia
• Ability to commute to our Kuala Lumpur office and visit customers in Malaysia as well as the Philippines and Singapore on business trips as required.

• Minimum 6-10 years’ experience in enterprise software or cloud sales, ideally with exposure to SAP or ERP environments.

• Track record of successfully closing mid to large-scale IT deals.

• Understanding of SAP ecosystem, RISE with SAP, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business , IT, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong consultative selling and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple geographies.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization.

• Expertise in enterprise solution selling techniques and selling cloud-based solutions.

• Effective territory/account management and leading sales teams: planning, opportunity qualification and creation, stakeholder and executive communication, needs analysis, value engineering, services/partner engagement, opportunity management and proposal response, pipeline management, large dollar licensing and deal negotiation required .

• Experience and expertise selling to c-suite and executive business decision makers by aligning & reinforcing the value of Cloud transformation to the customer's overall business and/or strategic opportunities and decision criteria.

• Experience leading large cloud engagements, especially those involving infrastructure modernization and migration.

• executive level speaking and presentation skills, and good written communication skills, exceptional demonstrated decision-making, conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation skills.

Job Function

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